A cationic polymer used in hair care.
What it is
Polyquaternium-6 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride. CosIng lists it as antistatic and film forming.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, styling products and some skin cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (59)
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Purificação Profunda · Dove
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Esfoliação Revitalizante · Dove
- مقشر لطيف لبشرة مشرقة Inner glow · Dove
- مقشر يومي للتنظيف العميق للبشرة الدهنية والمختلطة Deep pure · Dove
- Regenerujący system do laminacji brwi "Didier Lab" · Didier Lab
- Invigo Balance Clean Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- Invigo Sun Spray Treatment · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Micellar Curls Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- głęboko oczyszczający szampon przeciw przetłuszczaniu, 250 ml · Tołpa
- Spray do układania włosów · Nanoil
- Odżywka do włosów z arganem · Nanoil